World's Finest Comics ##156
DC Comics • World's Finest Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Edmond Hamilton
Interior Artist
Curt Swan (pencils); George Klein (inks)
Cover Artist
Curt Swan (penciler) and George Klein (inker)
Publication Date
March 1966
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Federation of Bizarro Idiots: The Joker is released from prison and forms the F.B.I., recruiting Bizarro-Superman. Features the first appearance of Bizarro-Batman. Joker ends up creating a 'Bizarro-Joker' in the process of dealing with the Bizarro World inhabitants.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Light spine stress with minor white ticks. Minor corner blunting on top right. Colors are vibrant. Visible slight edge wear on the left spine edge. No major creases or tears apparent from this angle. Back cover condition and interior pages are unknown but assumed matching based on front gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $75 - $150; Graded (8.0): $250 - $400
Recent Sales
CGC 8.0 copies have recently sold in the range of $280-$350. Raw mid-grade copies frequently trade between $60 and $90. Higher grades (9.0+) command significant premiums due to the Silver Age black/purple cover susceptibility to wear.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if it is a 8.0 or better. The purple and black backgrounds on Silver Age DC comics show wear easily; this copy appears exceptionally clean. A professional press and clean could push this towards an 8.5/9.0, significantly increasing value.
Notable Features
First appearance of Bizarro-Batman. Silver Age key. Notable for its '12c' price point and the classic 'Checkered' DC top border which ran during 1966.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age DC comic. Features correct font kerning for the 1966 era, authentic 12-cent price mark, and proper color saturation. Staple placement appears consistent with factory standards.